Title 20, EDUCATION

Sec. 11. (a) The department, in collaboration with the department of child services and organizations that have expertise in child abuse, including child sexual abuse, shall identify or develop: (1) research and evidence based model educational materials on child abuse and child …

Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, "cyberbullying" refers to bullying (as defined in IC 20-33-8-0.2) that occurs through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a: (1) computer; (2) computer system; (3) computer network; or (4) cellular telephone or oth…

Sec. 11.7. (a) The department shall maintain a link on the department's website that provides parents and school officials with resources or best practices regarding the identification and reporting of human trafficking. The resources must include guidance on how to report to law…

Sec. 12. (a) The department, in collaboration with the Indiana criminal justice institute, the department of child services, the center for evaluation and education policy at Indiana University, the state police department, and any organization that has expertise in providing cri…

Sec. 12.2. (a) The department shall make reduction of absenteeism in schools a policy priority and provide assistance and guidance to school corporations and schools in: (1) identifying contributing factors of absenteeism; and (2) developing chronic absence reduction plans. (b) T…

Sec. 12.4. (a) The department shall establish a categorization framework for excused absences based on the reason for the absence. (b) The department shall annually do the following: (1) Collect information from each school corporation and charter school for each school year rega…

Sec. 12.5. The department shall: (1) create a list of best practices to reduce student discipline; and (2) post the list on the department's website. As added by P.L.208-2025, SEC.4.

services prohibited Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a school promotional item that has minimal monetary value. (b) As used in this section, "CSA participating entity" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-51.4-2-3.2. (c) As used in this section, "ESA participating entity…

Sec. 17. (a) As used in this section, "foster care" has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2.1-107. (b) As used in this section, "foster care youth" means students in foster care. (c) As used in this section, "graduation rate" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-13-6. (d) The sta…

Sec. 18. (a) As used in this section, "graduation rate" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-13-6. (b) The state board shall, in collaboration with the department and the department of child services, annually prepare a report on homeless youth educational outcomes that includes…

Sec. 19. The department and the department of child services shall, on or before October 1, 2018, enter into a memorandum of understanding that, at a minimum, requires the department of child services to share with the department, at least one (1) time each month, disaggregated i…

Sec. 2. The secretary of education is the director of the department. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.1-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.49.

Sec. 2.1. (a) As used in this section, "school corporation" includes: (1) any local public school corporation established under Indiana law; (2) a charter school; and (3) an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7); that are otherwise entitled to receive federal funds under…

Sec. 20. The department shall publish the following information on the department's website: (1) The information reported under IC 20-29-3-15(b)(20) in the most recent report prepared under IC 20-29-3-15. (2) The number of emergency permits granted by each school corporation, cat…

Sec. 21. The department shall post a copy of the following on the department's website: (1) The application for recognition form established by the state board under IC 20-19-2-10.5. (2) The application for state accreditation form established by the state board under IC 20-31-4.…

Sec. 22.3. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Advanced placement course" means an advanced course as defined by IC 20-36-3-1. (2) "Cambridge International course" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-36-6-1. (3) "Cohort" has the meaning set forth in I…

Sec. 24. (a) The department shall make: (1) informational material that is evidence based and trauma informed in accordance with IC 20-28-3-11; and (2) a list of best practices and guidelines regarding classroom behavioral management strategies; available on the department's webs…

Sec. 25. The department shall establish an online adjunct teacher portal on the department's website or incorporate into the teacher referral system developed under IC 20-20.5-2 a functionality to allow: (1) a school corporation to post a vacant adjunct teacher position; and (2) …

Sec. 25.5. Before July 1, 2022, and before July 1 of each year thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 that provides the following information based on the previous five (5) year period: (1) The graduation w…

Sec. 28.5. (a) As used in this section, "CSA participating entity" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-51.4-2-3.2. (b) As used in this section, "skill competency" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-51.4-2-11. (c) The department shall publish on the department's website a list of s…

Sec. 29.5. (a) Not later than November 1, 2023, the department shall do the following: (1) Create a list of personal liability insurers that offer personal liability insurance policies for teachers. (2) Post the list on the department's website. (b) The department shall update th…

Sec. 3. The secretary of education: (1) subject to IC 20-19-2-8(a)(1); and (2) with the approval of the budget agency; may hire the personnel necessary to perform the duties of the department under this title. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: …

Sec. 32.5. (a) The department, in collaboration with the commission for higher education, and subject to the approval of the state board, shall establish an excellence in civic engagement designation that may be earned by a high school student and recognized on the transcript of …

Sec. 34. (a) As used in this section, "MPH" refers to the management performance hub established by IC 4-3-26-8. (b) The department, in collaboration with the commission for higher education, the department of workforce development, the governor's workforce cabinet, and the MPH, …

Sec. 36. The department shall: (1) review nonviolent crisis intervention training programs; and (2) make recommendations to school corporations; regarding the training required for an employee of a school corporation under IC 20-26-5-46. As added by P.L.165-2025, SEC.1.

Sec. 36.5. (a) Not later than November 1, 2025, the secretary of education shall do the following: (1) Prepare a plan to develop a market driven stackable credentials and qualifications framework that is aligned with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED).…

Sec. 37.2. (a) As used in this section, "management performance hub" refers to the management performance hub established by IC 4-3-26-8. (b) The management performance hub, in collaboration with the department and commission for higher education, shall do the following: (1) Coll…

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall: (1) perform the duties required by statute; (2) implement the policies and procedures established by the state board; (3) conduct analytical research to assist the state board in determining the state's educational policy; (4) compile statistics …

Sec. 41.3. (a) The department shall prepare a report compiling statewide data on school corporations and charter schools. The report must include the following information: (1) The total number of school corporations and charter schools in Indiana disaggregated by: (A) county pop…

Sec. 41.8. (a) Not later than October 1, 2026, the department, in collaboration with the Indiana department of health, the department of child services, and the office of the secretary of family and social services, shall collaborate and submit to the general assembly in an elect…

Sec. 42. (a) Not later than December 1, 2026, the secretary of education shall develop a data science math pathway that prepares students for emerging workforce demands. (b) This section expires July 1, 2027. As added by P.L.159-2026, SEC.2.

Sec. 44. (a) Not later than December 1, 2026, the secretary of education shall prepare and submit a report, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly with recommendations on the following: (1) Strategies to support academically and fiscally underperforming …

Sec. 45. Not later than September 1, 2026, and not later than each September 1 thereafter, the department shall do the following: (1) Identify schools that allow students who are not enrolled in the school to take the following examinations at the school: (A) Advanced placement e…

Sec. 45.5. Not later than July 1, 2027, and not later than each July 1 thereafter, the department shall: (1) compile a list of business and industry partners that provide guaranteed incentives to high school students who earn the honors employment plus seal; and (2) publish the l…

Sec. 5. The department may: (1) exercise the powers granted by statute; (2) with the approval of the budget agency, employ experts and consultants to assist the department in carrying out its functions; (3) with the consent of other state agencies, use the services and facilities…

Sec. 9.2. The department shall establish and maintain a searchable data base of information concerning employees and former employees who have been reported to the department under IC 20-28-5-8. The department shall make the data base available to the public. As added by P.L.1-20…

Sec. 9.4. (a) Beginning January 1, 2010, the department may obtain and maintain student test number information in a manner and form that permits any person who is authorized to review the information to: (1) access the information at any time; and (2) accurately determine: (A) w…

Sec. 1. The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired board is established. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-3-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.58.

Sec. 10. (a) The board shall do the following: (1) Establish policies and accountability measures for the school. (2) Implement this article. (3) Perform the duties required by IC 5-22-4-8. (4) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish criteria for the admission of children with a…

Sec. 11. The board may do the following to implement this article: (1) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws in compliance with this article to govern the business of the board. (2) Appoint committees the board considers necessary to advise the board. (3) Accept gifts, devises, bequest…

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of the following members: (1) Seven (7) individuals appointed by the governor. The individuals appointed under this subdivision are voting members of the board. (2) The director of the division of special education of the department. The individual …

Sec. 3. (a) Each voting board member who is not an employee of the state or a political subdivision is entitled to the following: (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1 for each board meeting attended by the member. (2) Mileage and reimbursement for traveling …

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies only to a board member serving under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter. (b) The term of a board member is four (4) years and expires June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter. (c) The term of a member begins upon appointment by the governor. (d…

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies only to a board member serving under section 2(a)(4) of this chapter. (b) The member serves at the pleasure of the president pro tempore of the senate. The term of the board member is two (2) years and expires June 30 of an odd-numbered year. Th…

Sec. 5. Whenever there is a vacancy on the board, the appropriate appointing authority shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-3-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.4…

Sec. 6. (a) At the board's last meeting before July 1 of each year, the board shall elect one (1) member to be chair of the board. (b) The member elected chair of the board serves as chair beginning July 1 after elected by the board. (c) The board may reelect a member as chair of…